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Pianist Mikhail Pletnev to perform in Seoul

Pianist Mikhail Pletnev is to hold a recital in Seoul next week. For the June 27 recital at the Seoul Arts Center, the Russian pianist will perform Beethoven’s Rondo in C Major, Piano Sonata No. 23 ...

[Seoul Food Alley] Behind jewelry shops, pairing pork, kimchi and oysters in Jongno

Note: This is the last installment of the Seoul Food Alley series. Over the last two months, The Korea Herald has explored back alleys of Seoul, introducing clusters of restaurants specializing in lo...

Today
Food
CCF 2019 to focus on content creator culture

An upcoming global forum in Seoul from June 30 to July 2 will delve into the internet content market. Culture Communication Forum 2019, an annual event organized by the Corea Image Communication Ins...

Today
Culture
Sono Village offers special discount for foreigners

For foreigners in South Korea who are planning a summer retreat in Gangwon Province, Daemyung Hotel & Resort’s Sono Village may be an option. On Wednesday the resort chain announced a promotion for ...

June 17, 2019
Travel
Feeling great, Ensemble Ditto disbands after 12 years

This month marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new one for classical music, as Ensemble Ditto wraps up its 12-year journey. The all-male chamber ensemble was launched in 2007 with the aim...

June 17, 2019
Music
Ex-YG head Yang may face police probe over snowballing drug and cover-up scandal

Yang Hyun-suk, the former head and chief producer of YG Entertainment, may face a police investigation over drug allegations involving the agency’s high-profile artists, amid a series of scandals tha...

June 16, 2019
Music
[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions

Going vegan at Grand Hyatt Seoul Grand Hyatt Seoul introduces the how, new vegan burger at its poolside barbecue station. The Beyond Burger vegan patty that is nearly indistinguishable from meat co...

June 14, 2019
Food
[Herald Interview] Young composer-conductor excited about Seoul-Paris premiere

For composer-conductor Choi Jae-hyuck, this June is a time of anticipation. The winner of the 72nd Concours de Geneve Composition Prize, Choi grabbed the attention of the classical music scene for c...

June 13, 2019
Music
[Seoul Food Alley] Tender, sweet spareribs at Seongsu-dong

Seoul’s alleys are filled with eateries specializing in particular dishes. The Korea Herald takes you on a foodie trip to narrow alleys where decades-old establishments beckon diners with their secre...

June 13, 2019
Food
Korean Literature Showcase hopes to pave way for ‘K-literature’ trend

While the Seoul International Book Fair is set to open next week, the Korean Literature Showcase will take place from June 18 to 22 at the Coex Convention and Exhibition Center. Organized by the Kor...

June 11, 2019
Culture
Imprisoned Egyptian publisher to be awarded prize during Seoul International Book Fair

With an award recognizing an imprisoned Egyptian publisher’s struggle for freedom of the press, Seoul International Book Fair 2019 is set to open next week. The annual fair will take place June 19-2...

June 10, 2019
Culture
[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions

Relaxing spa at Grand Hyatt Seoul Grand Hyatt Seoul’s The Spa presents special spa treatment programs for the summer. The Vitamin Pulse Facial program includes a 30-minute back massage and one-hour...

June 7, 2019
Food
[Weekender] At 77, silver model dreams of big show

News last month that Fenty, a luxury fashion house Rihanna launched with LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, chose 67-year-old model JoAni Johnson to represent its new collection created much buzz in t...

June 7, 2019
Fashion
[Seoul Food Alley] Trip back to ’90s: visiting ‘seagull meat alley’ in central Seoul

In all its retro glory, an alley in Seoul -- serving grilled “seagull meat” -- has risen as a popular dining spot. Though the name may indicate its location to be near a port city, “seagull meat all...

June 5, 2019
Food
Bernard Werber visits with ‘Death’

Celebrated science-fiction writer Bernard Werber is currently visiting Korea to promote his new book, the Korean title of which translates to “Death.” The best-selling author is known for his unique...

June 5, 2019
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